Hello Fenix 5/5s Plus users, We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures! Fenix 5S Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/down...s.jsp?id=14333 Fenix 5 Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=14331 Note: Please allow for the updates to propagate across all servers. There is no need to post that the link does not work. It will after a bit of patience. 6.62 Change Log Notes: Fixed an issue where the device will reboot if using Broadcast Heart Rate with the system language set to Russian. Made several code improvements for Wallet. Please note, the beta updates released on these forums are not suitable for APAC region devices. Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="fenix5.beta@garmin.com"]fenix5.beta@garmin.com[/EMAIL], and indicate which model of the fenix 5 Plus series you have in the subject line.

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Fenix 5/5s Plus - 6.62 Beta Release

Hello Fenix 5/5s Plus users,

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures!

Fenix 5S Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/down...s.jsp?id=14333
Fenix 5 Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=14331

Note: Please allow for the updates to propagate across all servers. There is no need to post that the link does not work. It will after a bit of patience.

6.62 Change Log Notes:

Fixed an issue where the device will reboot if using Broadcast Heart Rate with the system language set to Russian.
Made several code improvements for Wallet.

Please note, the beta updates released on these forums are not suitable for APAC region devices.

Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL], and indicate which model of the fenix 5 Plus series you have in the subject line.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Hi,

Any chance to access Wallet via hotkey?
Testing this build...

Best regards,

0 RobKenjiwhe over 6 years ago

The charging to 96% bug is still there so you better boot after charging and add the final 4%.
Garmin is really stupid for not fixing the bugs we encounter. I mean can't they read, don't they care at all?
I certainly don't like that attitude. At the same time I love the watch...

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

I don't think that charging to 96% is a bug. Li ion batterys last longer when they're between ~20 and ~80%. So i think Garmin is displaying at 96% 100% so your Battery lasts longer.

0 RobKenjiwhe over 6 years ago

That is true but you might want to check all the posts on this topic.

0 a1234.garmin over 6 years ago

Broadcast HR works.
What is fixed in Wallet? Is the improvement that with multiple cards added the last used stays default when Wallet opened next time?

0 SotirisAnagnostopoulos over 6 years ago

Post activity drain is unfortunately still here and will be never be solved. One hour run activity with GPS+Galileo, Spotify, HRM and Footpod, my battery consumption was 12,8%. After a couple of hours the watch lost 9,8% of battery. So if the watch looses over 20% per hour, this makes it one of the worst watches in battery consumption.

0 Dr Phil over 6 years ago

One hour run activity with GPS+Galileo, Spotify, HRM and Footpod, my battery consumption was 12,8%. After a couple of hours the watch lost 9,8% of battery.

Is it actual battery loss or just the information being reported that is incorrect?

How much usage do you get from the watch in reality?

0 SotirisAnagnostopoulos over 6 years ago

Is it actual battery loss or just the information being reported that is incorrect?

How much usage do you get from the watch in reality?

In smart watch mode, the battery consumption is ok. About 0,6% per hour with activity tracker, Bluetooth connection with phone and some notifications. In sport mode, it's ok too. The only problem is the post activity drain. It's unacceptable loosing almost 10% after saving an activity, in the next couple of hours.

0 rtperna over 6 years ago

In smart watch mode, the battery consumption is ok. About 0,6% per hour with activity tracker, Bluetooth connection with phone and some notifications. In sport mode, it's ok too. The only problem is the post activity drain. It's unacceptable loosing almost 10% after saving an activity, in the next couple of hours.

I'd reach out to Garmin and see if you can get a replacement; I assume you've tried a factory reset? I've had mine (same watch as yours) for two months, and have never seen this post-activity battery drain.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

I'd reach out to Garmin and see if you can get a replacement; I assume you've tried a factory reset? I've had mine (same watch as yours) for two months, and have never seen this post-activity battery drain.

Out of curiosity, what is your avg battery drain after a GPS activity?